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Issue #642 Fri 5 Dec

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 5, 2025

The evening arrives with a persistent grumble from the stomach. This collection of terms tracks a sequence of decisions made when the kitchen is dark.

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DININGOUT
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  • BAKERY
  • BISTRO
  • BREWERY
  • BUFFET
  • CAFE
  • STEAKHOUSE

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6 theme words · 9-letter spangram